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M2.0 Depth: -0.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 18:24:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 18:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 211 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
-0.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 18:24:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.38150, -120.22800
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.3 km
Shallow
-0.3 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 377 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 386 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 396 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 416 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Salton Buttes
    Distance: 446 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States

Historic earthquake map · United States

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